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3.2.2. Department of Neuropsychology to determine which subjects present a higher risk of
developing a future neurodegenerative disorder
Neuropsychology is a scientific field that aims to des- and propose the appropriate therapeutic interven-
cribe, diagnose and treat cognitive, behavioral and tion.
emotional changes that appear as a result of a pos-
sible functional or structural impairment of the Cen- Given the multidisciplinary nature of the CIEN Foun-
tral Nervous System. Within the field of dementias dation, the purpose of the Neuropsychology de-
Neuropsychology not only allows to characterize in partment is to contribute to the proper development
an accurate way the cognitive state of an indivi- of ongoing research projects through proper coor-
dual, but also helps to guide the diagnostic decision, dination with the rest of the departmental areas. In
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